Kubilay Aka has confirmed that he and actress Hafsanur Sancaktutan have ended their relationship after more than two years together.
The Mercan Köşk star addressed the breakup ahead of the closing ceremony of the Adana Golden Boll Film Festival, putting an end to recent speculation surrounding the couple.
Speaking about the separation, Kubilay Aka said that their relationship had lasted for more than two years and admitted that there had been difficult periods for both of them.
“We had a relationship for more than two years. There were times when we both felt worn down, as you have also witnessed,” Kubilay Aka said.
He then confirmed that they had decided to continue their relationship only as colleagues.
“From now on, we will continue as work friends. I love her very much, I respect her very much, and that will always remain,” the actor added.
Kubilay Aka’s comments mark the clearest confirmation yet that he and Hafsanur Sancaktutan have gone their separate ways. Their relationship had attracted considerable attention in the Turkish entertainment press, and reports about tensions between them had surfaced several times before.
Earlier rumors of a breakup intensified after changes in their social media activity, although Kubilay Aka and Hafsanur Sancaktutan later appeared to have reconciled. This time, however, Kubilay Aka has personally confirmed that the romantic relationship is over.
The timing of the announcement is particularly notable because Kubilay Aka and Hafsanur Sancaktutan are currently starring opposite each other in the television drama *Mercan Köşk*. Kubilay Aka plays Aras Akıncı, while Hafsanur Sancaktutan portrays Cemre, placing the former couple at the center of the series’ main romantic storyline.
Despite the end of their real-life relationship, Kubilay Aka’s statement suggests that both actors intend to maintain a professional relationship and continue working together.
For fans who have followed Kubilay Aka and Hafsanur Sancaktutan both on and off screen, the news marks the end of a relationship that lasted more than two years. His comments also indicate that the separation was not accompanied by public hostility, with Kubilay Aka emphasizing the affection and respect he still feels for Hafsanur Sancaktutan.
While neither side has shared further details about the reasons behind the breakup, Kubilay Aka’s remarks make one thing clear: their romantic relationship has ended, but their professional partnership will continue.
